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My hourly rate is $170 per hour. 

However, for those who are experiencing financial difficulty, I also provide affordable counselling with a rate of $100 per session. I have limited spots at a lower fee, feel free to inquire further and see how we can work together to make it work for you. 

Nope! No referral is required, however, if you want to keep your physician informed, I am happy to speak with or share any information with your primary care team. I have years of working closely with family physicians and understand how important this is. 

This is a great question. OHIP does not offer coverage for private therapy fees. If you have concerns about paying for the sessions, I suggest that you explore your coverage before you begin. Ask them about specific coverage for a Registered Psychotherapist and for coverage for each member. The receipts that are provided to you after your session will be sufficient to be reimbursed by your extended health coverage.  

Cash or e-transfer is the only accepted payment method at this time. 

Payments the day of session is appreciated. 

People often use counselling and psychotherapy interchangeably, and there’s a lot of overlap. The main difference is depth and focus.

Counselling tends to be more short-term and practical. It focuses on what’s happening in your life right now and helps you cope with specific challenges like stress, relationship issues, life transitions, or difficult emotions. The goal is support, clarity, and tools to help you feel more grounded.

Psychotherapy goes a bit deeper. It looks at ongoing patterns, emotional wounds, and the underlying experiences that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others. It’s often helpful when concerns feel long-standing, complex, or tied to past experiences or trauma. The goal is deeper insight, healing, and lasting change—not just symptom relief.

In practice, therapy isn’t an either/or. Many people start with counselling-style support and naturally move into deeper psychotherapy work over time. Sessions are always tailored to your needs, pace, and goals.

Short answer: YES!!

Long answer: Research consistently shows that most people who participate in psychotherapy experience meaningful improvement in their mental health and overall functioning.

In simple terms, psychotherapy helps people:

- Feel less overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed

- Understand and change unhelpful patterns in emotions, thoughts, and behaviours

- Cope more effectively with stress, relationships, and life transitions

Therapy doesn’t just “talk things out.” Studies show that psychotherapy is associated with measurable changes in the brain and nervous system, especially in areas related to emotion regulation, stress response, and resilience. Over time, this can lead to more stable moods, better emotional control, and a greater sense of well-being.

The benefits often extend beyond mental health. People who engage in psychotherapy tend to report:

-Fewer sick days and reduced burnout

- Less reliance on medical services

- Improved work satisfaction and daily functioning

- Better overall quality of life

While therapy isn’t a quick fix, for many people it leads to lasting, meaningful change, especially when sessions are consistent and tailored to their needs.

(see 'Learn More' section for references)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps your brain process distressing or overwhelming experiences, not just what we usually think of as “classic trauma.” This can include anything from past relationship pain, bullying, or medical stress, to work burnout, anxiety-provoking events, or ongoing patterns that keep you stuck.

During EMDR, you’ll focus on these memories or experiences while your brain is guided in specific ways—often through gentle eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This helps your brain reprocess the memory so it feels less intense, reducing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or emotional distress.

Many people find EMDR to be a powerful tool for healing a wide range of emotional challenges, even when the events aren’t traditionally labeled as “trauma.”

See 'Learn More' section for further details. 

References:

• American Psychological Association. (2017). Understanding psychotherapy and how it works.
• Cuijpers, P., et al. (2013). The efficacy of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in treating depressive and anxiety disorders. World Psychiatry, 12(2), 137–148.
• Kazdin, A. E. (2008). Evidence-based treatment and practice: New opportunities to bridge clinical research and practice. American Psychologist, 63(3), 146–159.
• Linden, D. E. J. (2006). How psychotherapy changes the brain. Psychiatric Research: Neuroimaging, 142(1), 1–10.
• Davoodvandi M, Navabi N. (2018). Effectiveness of Gottman couple therapy on marital adjustment and intimacy. Psychiatry & Psychology Research Center.
• Seok JW, Kim JU. (2024). Effectiveness of EFT for depressive symptoms: meta‑analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine.
• Chen YR, Hung KW, Tsai JC, et al. (2014). Efficacy of EMDR therapy for reducing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and distress symptoms: meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS ONE.
• https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

Many other references available with a quick research online.